Facing Unfair Notice Period Extension? How to Handle Last-Minute Task Demands

Hello everyone, I am in trouble. I resigned from HCL and am serving the 3-month notice period now. I will complete the notice period on 15 Apr. However, my manager wants to assign me a task that I won't be able to finish before 15 Apr. He says I have to complete it before 15 Apr; otherwise, he will extend the notice period by one more month. He is not ready to discuss it and says to talk to him after the result.

I find this unprofessional and unethical. As far as I know, it is not possible for him to do this as I am serving the entire 3-month notice period. Please advise on how I should handle this issue.

Handling Notice Period Challenges

These types of issues have to be handled with your own wisdom. If you do not want a relieving order, you can quit on 15th April without any complaint. However, if you need a relieving order, you should inform management in writing.

Understanding Your Appointment Order

You have to check your appointment order. What does it say about notice period extension?

Approaching Higher Management

You can approach the higher-ups of your manager. The actions of the manager appear to be incorrect, and you need to tackle it in a mature and calm manner.

Legal Implications of Notice Period Extension

The manager cannot force you to stay beyond the notice period, and giving tasks that extend the notice period is legally incorrect.

Regards

Notice Period and Task Assignment

Notice period cannot be extended as and when the manager likes. Have you already received the acknowledgment/acceptance of your resignation letter and also the date of relieving? In that case, it cannot be modified. You can approach the HR Department if your manager had given the assignment through email. If it is verbal, you can always challenge him in front of the HR manager. He is trying to spite you. Don't take any rash decisions. Keep cool, calm, and go ahead with the assignment. Whether or not you complete it is immaterial. Since knowingly he has given the task to you, it is his responsibility, and he should have used his common sense to give such an assignment to you or not.

Best wishes